Our School

Admission to Collingwood Primary School is according to North Tyneside Council’s admissions policy. Please consult the council’s website for the most recent regulations. If you wish your child to come to Collingwood, in the first instance contact school (0191 605 3378). We will advise you on availability of places and how to inform NorthTyneside. It is advisable to contact school as soon as possible if you require a nursery place. We have a form which will register your interest, and you…

Aims of the School To find and foster at least one skill or attribute of which the child can be proud. To provide a secure, happy, stimulating and caring environment with a programme of activities in which the children can achieve their potential. To develop the intellectual and physical abilities of children to the fullest extent. To foster the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of each child, and to encourage good behaviour, good manners, and consideration for others.…

The governors, with the headteacher and school senior management team, set the strategy and manage budgets and appointments to school, along with many other tasks. Governors come from all walks of life. Some are parents, some local authority appointments, and some are invited (community governors) because we think they may be able to bring skills in helping us run the school. We also have staff and the headteacher as governors. Instrument of Governance Full governors’ meetings take place once a…

Pupil Premium… Pupil Premium 2017 is funding allocated to schools by the government. The children who are eligible for this grant are those who are in receipt of free school meals (FSM) or who have been eligible in the last six years of their education (from September 2012). It also includes any children who have parents in the Armed forces or students who are identified as being in foster care (looked after children). Each school has the freedom to decide how the Pupil Premium, allocated…

The government has been providing funding of £150 million per annum since the academic year 2013/2014. Every school in the UK has received £8000 plus an additional £5 per pupil. This funding – provided jointly by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport is only to be spent on sport and PE provision in schools but each school has the freedom to choose how they do this. Please click here to read how Collingwood Primary will spend…

SEN Information Report Children with Special Needs or Disabilities Extra support for children who have special education needs or disability is available from a number of staff, depending on the nature of the need. Children are normally recommended for this extra help by the class teacher. If you are concerned about your child’s progress in school, discuss this first with the class teacher who will advise, and if necessary consult our SENCO. Whilst the school has its own arrangements for…